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Preventing nozzle clogging, Aligning the Print Head, Maintenance, Print Head Alignment

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Maintaining the Printer > Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality > Aligning the Print Head ❏ If you cannot see any broken lines or missing segments as in the following "OK" pattern, the nozzles are not clogged. Print head cleaning is not necessary. Select to exit. 5. Select . 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 7. When cleaning is finished, follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely. Note: You can also check and clean the print head from the printer driver. See the related information link below for details. Related Information & "Maintenance Tab" on page 46 & "Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver" on page 246 Preventing nozzle clogging Always use the power button when turning the printer on and off. Check that the power light is off before you disconnect the power cord. The ink itself can dry out if it is not covered. Just like placing a cap on a fountain pen or an oil pen to prevent it from drying, make sure the print head is capped properly to prevent the ink from drying. When the power cord is unplugged or a power outage occurs while the printer is in operation, the print head may not be capped properly. If the print head is left as it is, it will dry out causing nozzles (ink outlets) to clog. In these cases, turn the printer on and off again as soon as possible to cap the print head. Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head. 1. Select Maintenance on the printer's control panel. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. 3. Select one of the alignment menus. ❏ Ruled Line Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned. 127

Section	Page
Contents	2
Guide to This Manual	6
Introduction to the Manuals	7
Searching for Information	7
Printing Only the Pages You Need	8
About This Manual	8
Marks and Symbols	8
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations	9
Operating System References	9
Trademarks	10
Copyright	10
Important Instructions	11
Safety Instructions	12
Safety Instructions for Ink	12
Printer Advisories and Warnings	13
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer	13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer	13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Touchscreen	14
Advisories and Warnings for Connecting to the Internet	14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection	14
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer	14
Notes on the Administrator Password	14
Default Value of the Administrator Password	15
Changing the Administrator Password	15
Operations that Require You to Enter the Administrator Password	15
Initializing the Administrator Password	15
Protecting Your Personal Information	16
Part Names and Functions	17
Front	18
Inside	19
Rear	20
Guide to the Control Panel	21
Control Panel	22
Home Screen Configuration	23
Guide to the Network Icon	24
Menu Screen Configuration	25
Entering Characters	26
Viewing Animations	26
Loading Paper	28
Paper Handling Precautions	29
Paper Size and Type Settings	29
List of Paper Type	30
Loading Paper	30
Loading Pre-punched Paper	31
Loading Long Papers	32
Placing Originals	35
Placing Originals	36
Originals that are not Supported by the ADF	37
Inserting and Removing a Memory Device	38
Inserting and Removing an External USB Device	39
Sharing Data on a Memory Device	39
Printing	41
Printing Documents	42
Printing from a Computer - Windows	42
Printing from a Computer - Mac OS	62
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (iOS)	70
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Android)	71
Printing on Envelopes	73
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)	73
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)	73
Printing Photos	73
Printing JPEG Files from a Memory Device	73
Printing TIFF Files from a Memory Device	74
Printing Web Pages	75
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices	75
Printing Using a Cloud Service	76
Registering to Epson Connect Service from the Control Panel	76
Copying	78
Available Copying Methods	79
Copying Originals	79
Copying on 2-Sides	79
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing	80
Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet	80
Copying in Page Order	81
Copying Originals Using Good Quality	82
Copying ID card	82
Basic Menu Options for Copying	82
Advanced Menu Options for Copying	83
Scanning	86
Available Scanning Methods	87
Scanning Originals to a Network Folder	87
Destination Menu Options for Scanning to a Network Folder	88
Scan Menu Options for Scanning to a Folder	89
Scanning Originals to an Email	90
Recipient Menu Options for Scanning to an Email	91
Scan Menu Options for Scanning to an Email	91
Scanning Originals to a Computer	93
Scanning Originals to a Memory Device	94
Scan Options for Scanning to a Memory Device	94
Advanced Menu Options for Scanning to a Memory Device	94
Scanning Originals to the Cloud	95
Scan Options for Scanning to the Cloud	96
Advanced Menu Options for Scanning to the Cloud	96
Scanning Using WSD	97
Setting Up a WSD Port	97
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device	99
Faxing	100
Before Using Fax Features	101
Overview of this Printer's Fax Features	101
Feature: Sending Faxes	101
Feature: Receiving Faxes	102
Feature: PC-FAX Send/Receive (Windows/Mac OS)	102
Features: Various Fax Reports	103
Feature: Security when Sending and Receiving Faxes	103
Features: Other Useful Features	103
Sending Faxes Using the Printer	104
Selecting Recipients	104
Various Ways of Sending Faxes	105
Receiving Faxes on the Printer	107
Receiving Incoming Faxes	108
Receiving Faxes by Making a Phone Call	109
Viewing Received Faxes Saved in the Printer on the LCD Screen	110
Menu Options for Faxing	111
Recipient	111
Fax Settings	111
More	113
Menu Options for Inbox	114
Using Other Faxing Features	115
Printing Fax Report Manually	115
Sending a Fax from a Computer	116
Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Windows)	116
Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Mac OS)	118
Receiving Faxes on a Computer	120
Checking for New Faxes (Windows)	120
Checking for New Faxes (Mac OS)	121
Canceling the Feature that Saves Incoming Faxes to the Computer	122
Maintaining the Printer	123
Checking the Status of Consumables	124
Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality	124
Adjusting the Print Quality	124
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	126
Preventing nozzle clogging	127
Aligning the Print Head	127
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears	128
Cleaning the Scanner Glass	128
Cleaning the ADF	129
Cleaning the Translucent Film	131
Cleaning the Printer	133
Saving Power	134
Disabling your Wi-Fi Connection	134
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately	134
Installing the Applications Separately	135
Adding a Genuine Epson Printer (for Mac OS Only)	137
Uninstalling Applications	138
Updating Applications and Firmware	139
Transporting and Storing the Printer	140
Solving Problems	143
The Printer Does Not Work as Expected	144
The Printer Does Not Turn On or Off	144
Power Turns Off Automatically	144
Paper Does Not Feed Properly	144
Cannot Print	148
Cannot Start Scanning	166
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes	178
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected	191
A Message is Displayed on the LCD Screen	196
Paper Gets Jammed	197
Preventing Paper Jams	197
It is Time to Replace the Ink Cartridges	198
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions	198
Replacing Ink Cartridges	200
It is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box	201
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions	201
Replacing a Maintenance Box	201
Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor	202
Print Quality is Poor	202
Copy Quality is Poor	209
Scanned Image Problems	215
The Quality of the Sent Fax is Poor	217
Received Fax Quality is Poor	219
Cannot Solve Problem	220
Cannot Solve Printing Problems	220
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices	222
When the Software Disc is not Available	223
When Replacing a Computer	223
Re-Setting the Network Connection	223
Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer	223
Making Settings for Connecting to the Smart Device	224
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel	224
Checking the Printer's Network Connection Status (Network Connection Report)	226
Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report	227
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)	232
About Wi-Fi Direct	233
Connecting to Devices using Wi-Fi Direct	233
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection	235
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings Such as the SSID	235
Adding or Changing the Printer's Connection	236
To Set Up a Printer on Multiple Computers	236
Changing the Connection from Wi-Fi to USB	237
Changing the Connection from Wi-Fi to Wired LAN	238
Setting a Static IP Address for the Printer	238
Product Information	240
Paper Information	241
Available Paper and Capacities	241
Unavailable Paper Types	243
Consumable Products Information	243
Ink Cartridge Codes	243
Maintenance Box Code	244
Software Information	244
Software for Printing	244
Software for Scanning	247
Software for Faxing	247
Software for Package Creation	249
Software for Making Settings or Managing Devices	249
Software for Updating	252
Settings Menu List	252
General Settings	252
Supply Status	269
Maintenance	269
Print Status Sheet	270
Print Counter	270
Reports	271
User Settings	271
Customer Research	271
Restore Default Settings	272
Firmware Update	272
Product Specifications	273
Printer Specifications	273
Scanner Specifications	274
ADF Specifications	274
Fax Specifications	275
Using Port for the Printer	275
Interface Specifications	276
Network Specifications	277
Supported Third Party Services	279
Memory Device Specifications	279
Supported Data Specifications	279
Dimensions	280
Electrical Specifications	280
Environmental Specifications	281
Installation Location and Space	282
System Requirements	282
Regulatory Information	283
Standards and Approvals	283
Restrictions on Copying	284
Administrator Information	285
Connecting the Printer to the Network	286
Before Making Network Connection	286
Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel	288
Settings to Use the Printer	290
Using the Print Functions	290
Setting Up AirPrint	296
Configuring a Mail Server	297
Setting a Shared Network Folder	300
Making Contacts Available	317
Preparing to Scan	324
Making Fax Features Available	325
Making Basic Operation Settings for the Printer	335
Problems when Making Settings	338
Managing the Printer	340
Managing the Network Connection	340
Administrator Settings	345
Disabling the External Interface	345
Monitoring a Remote Printer	346
Encrypting the Password	347
Enabling Program Verification on Start Up	347
Backing Up the Settings	347
Advanced Security Settings	349
Security Settings and Prevention of Danger	349
Protocol Setting Items	350
Using a Digital Certificate	353
SSL/TLS Communication with the Printer	359
Solving Problems for Advanced Security	360
Where to Get Help	365
Technical Support Web Site	366
Contacting Epson Support	366
Before Contacting Epson	366
Help for Users in Europe	366
Help for Users in Taiwan	367
Help for Users in Australia	367
Help for Users in New Zealand	368
Help for Users in Singapore	368
Help for Users in Thailand	368
Help for Users in Vietnam	369
Help for Users in Indonesia	369
Help for Users in Hong Kong	370
Help for Users in Malaysia	370
Help for Users in India	370

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❏

If you cannot see any broken lines or missing segments as in the following "OK" pattern, the nozzles are not

clogged. Print head cleaning is not necessary. Select

to exit.

Select

Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head.

When cleaning is ﬁnished, follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat

cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.

Note:

You can also check and clean the print head from the printer driver. See the related information link below for details.

Related Information

“Maintenance Tab” on page 46

“Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver” on page 246

Preventing nozzle clogging

Always use the power button when turning the printer on and oﬀ.

Check that the power light is oﬀ before you disconnect the power cord.

°e ink itself can dry out if it is not covered. Just like placing a cap on a fountain pen or an oil pen to prevent it

from drying, make sure the print head is capped properly to prevent the ink from drying.

When the power cord is unplugged or a power outage occurs while the printer is in operation, the print head may

not be capped properly. If the print head is leﬅ as it is, it will dry out causing nozzles (ink outlets) to clog.

In these cases, turn the printer on and oﬀ again as soon as possible to cap the print head.

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.

Select

Maintenance

on the printer's control panel.

Select

Print Head Alignment

Select one of the alignment menus.

❏

Ruled Line Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned.

Maintaining the Printer

Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality

Aligning the Print Head

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